Teaching Education Manager - School of Education

• Full-time 38 hours per week, Fixed-Term 2 Year Contract
• Warrnambool Campus
• $114,788 per annum, plus superannuation

As a leader within the Institute's organisational structure, the Teaching Education Manager is an experienced educational professional who provides support to the Manager and leads, motivates and supervises a team of professional teaching and non-teaching staff. 

The position is responsible for encouraging educational excellence in the development and delivery of programs and educational services across the Division’s teaching areas. The role is responsible for a number of courses and program options.

As an integral part of the operations of the Division, the Teaching Education Manager may have a teaching allocation requiring teaching knowledge and expertise in at least one of the Division’s specialist teaching areas. Vocational qualifications, Secondary Education, industry expertise and relevant skills would determine the appropriate programs for delivery.
  
The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• An approved degree, advanced diploma or diploma, certificate or approved equivalent qualifications with industry experience and the ability to demonstrate currency in the vocational workplace competencies and verification of management experience
• An approved course of teacher training accredited at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 or above that clearly evidences:
  • Studies in adult learning methodology
  • Studies in teaching in a Vocational Education environment
  • Studies in Applied Research (linked to the Boyer framework of scholarship)
  • 200 hours of supervised practicum
  • and with a minimum 4 years teaching experience and a minimum 2 years relevant vocational experience
• An AQF4 vocational teaching qualification Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check

Highly desirable requirements

• A relevant management qualification or commitment to undertake a qualification in management and leadership
• Post graduate qualifications in Adult Education
• Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs

About us
South West TAFE is an education hub with a difference offering practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future.

Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.

We have 5 main campuses spread across the thriving South West Victoria region. They are located at Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Colac and Sherwood Park and deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 6,000 students every year.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

SWTAFE is Great Place to Work certified, as voted by our own people. We strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and respect, where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Any Questions? Please contact:
Deb Boote, Head of – School of Education
☎ 0488 737 ***
✉ *********@swtafe.edu.au
  
A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.
  
Applications close:  Sunday, 9 June 2024
  
Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
  
How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
  
Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.
  
For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: ***************@swtafe.edu.au
Phone: 03 5564 8***
  
South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.
  
We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+